Best 10 Watermelonmint Salad Recipes

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Searching for a refreshing and revitalizing summer salad recipe? Look no further than the delightful watermelonmint salad! This dish combines the juicy sweetness of watermelon with the invigorating freshness of mint, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, a casual potluck, or simply seeking a light and healthy meal, this salad is sure to impress. But with countless variations available online, finding the perfect recipe can be a daunting task. Allow us to guide you through the culinary landscape, helping you discover the best watermelonmint salad recipe that suits your preferences and dietary needs.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

SPINACH WATERMELON-MINT SALAD



Spinach Watermelon-Mint Salad image

A great summer salad with a fresh minty taste that everyone will love!

Provided by TAMMTEXAS

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
½ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
¼ cup white sugar
1 (10 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves
2 cups cubed seeded watermelon
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 cup mint leaves, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, vegetable oil, sesame seeds, poppy seeds and sugar. Set aside.
  • In a large serving bowl, combine the spinach, watermelon, onion, pecans and mint. Toss with the dressing just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Fat 34.1 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 151.9 mg, Sugar 14.4 g

WATERMELON SALAD WITH MINT DRESSING



Watermelon Salad with Mint Dressing image

A very fresh sweet and salty salad, perfect for a summer barbeque! Garnish with an extra sprinkling of feta cheese, and some small sprigs of mint.

Provided by laurenholly2008

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ small watermelon, cubed
½ cup chopped black olives
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
½ red onion, sliced
2 tablespoons lime juice
4 leaves mint, thinly sliced, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine watermelon, olives, feta cheese, and red onion in a bowl.
  • Combine lime juice, mint, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk in olive oil until blended. Pour over watermelon mixture; stir until evenly coated. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.8 calories, Carbohydrate 33.1 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Fat 38.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 744.7 mg, Sugar 23.8 g

MINT WATERMELON SALAD



Mint Watermelon Salad image

I invented this refreshing fruit salad one sultry afternoon while my friends were gathered around my pool. It was quick to prepare and disappeared from their plates even quicker. Even the kids loved it! -Antoinette DuBeck, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 cups cubed seedless watermelon
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

  • Place watermelon and mint in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, oil and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Drizzle over salad; toss gently to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED WATERMELON AND MINT SALAD



Grilled Watermelon and Mint Salad image

Even sweeter and juicer than fresh, grilled watermelon plays well with sweet and sour blueberries and salty feta cheese and mint ties together all of the flavors. Serve the salad right away otherwise the salt from the feta will draw out too much water from the fruits and turn the salad into a less-than-appetizing soup.

Provided by Min Kwon, M.S., R.D.

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ten 1-inch-thick watermelon spears
Olive oil, for brushing
1 cup fresh blueberries
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh mint or basil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 ounces crumbled feta

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill or grill pan to very high heat. Brush the watermelon slices with olive oil. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Cool slightly and cut into 1-inch cubes (makes about 3 cups). Add to a serving bowl with the blueberries, mint, vinegar and feta. Toss to combine. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calorie, Fat 4 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 177 milligrams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams

MINTED WATERMELON SALAD



Minted Watermelon Salad image

In this refreshing summer salad, aromatic mint ties together the sweetness of watermelon and the savory notes from ricotta salata.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 12m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 small (2 1/2 pounds) seedless red watermelon
1 small (2 1/2 pounds) seedless yellow watermelon
2 ounces ricotta salata
1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt, preferably Maldon
3 tablespoons sliced fresh mint

Steps:

  • Using a sharp knife, cut off rinds from watermelons. (You should have a total of 2 pounds peeled fruit.) Quarter each melon, and then cut into 3-inch-long, 1/4-inch-thick slices. Arrange slices on a serving platter.
  • Using a vegetable peeler, shave paper-thin slices of ricotta salata over watermelon. Sprinkle with salt and mint, and serve immediately.

WATERMELON/MINT SALAD



Watermelon/Mint Salad image

Using the fresh mint growing in my garden, this is a delightful,refreshing summer salad. It's my daughter's recipe.

Provided by NoSpringChicken

Categories     Melons

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 quarts watermelon, cubes
3/4 cup thinly sliced sweet onion
1/2 cup minced fresh mint leaves
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 dash salt
1 tablespoon chili powder
6 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • In large bowl, mix the watermelon cubes, onion slices and mint.
  • In small bowl or mixing cup, blend dressing ingredients.
  • Add to watermelon mixture and toss to combine.
  • Chill for at least two hours.

WATERMELON, TOMATO AND MINT SALAD



Watermelon, Tomato and Mint Salad image

Provided by Rick Rodgers

Categories     Salad     Onion     Tomato     No-Cook     Fourth of July     Picnic     Quick & Easy     Feta     Watermelon     Spring     Summer

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (4- to 4 1/2-pound) piece watermelon, preferably seedless
3 large ripe tomatoes, preferably green or orange heirlooms, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 medium sweet onion, such as Vidalia, Maui, or Walla Walla, thinly sliced
4 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta

Steps:

  • Cut off and discard the watermelon rind. Cut the watermelon into 1-inch cubes, removing any seeds as needed. Transfer to serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour and up to 12 hours.
  • Add the tomatoes, onion, and mint to the watermelon and toss gently. Add the feta and toss again. Serve immediately.

WATERMELON SALAD WITH RUM AND MINT



Watermelon Salad with Rum and Mint image

Pretty-in-pink melon, all grown up, energizes this spirited salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest plus 2 tablespoons juice (from 1 lime)
2 tablespoons light-brown sugar
2 tablespoons light rum
1/4 teaspoon salt
6-pound piece chilled seedless watermelon
2 tablespoons slivered fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, sugar, rum, and salt.
  • Using a melon baller, scoop melon into balls (you'll get about 10 cups), or cut melon into bite-size chunks. Add melon to lime mixture in bowl. Sprinkle with mint and lime zest, and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate, up to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g

HALLOUMI, WATERMELON & MINT SALAD



Halloumi, watermelon & mint salad image

This fresh and light salad makes an ideal summer evening supper

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Side dish, Starter, Supper

Time 15m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

250g pack halloumi cheese , thinly sliced
flesh from 1kg/2lb 4oz chunk watermelon , sliced
200g pack fine green beans
small bunch mint , finely shredded
juice 1 lemon
1 tbsp olive oil , plus extra to drizzle
toasted pitta breads , to serve

Steps:

  • Heat grill to high. Lay the cheese on a baking tray in a single layer, then grill for 2 mins on each side until golden. Toss the watermelon, beans and mint together with the lemon juice and olive oil, season well, then layer on plates with the slices of halloumi.
  • Drizzle with a little more oil if you like, and then serve with warm pittas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 20 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 14 grams protein, Sodium 2.29 milligram of sodium

WATERMELON, GREEN ONION, AND MINT SALAD



Watermelon, Green Onion, and Mint Salad image

Provided by Frank Stitt

Categories     Salad     Fruit     Herb     No-Cook     Watermelon     Mint     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 cups 3/4- to 1-inch cubes seeded watermelon
1 cup chopped green onions
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
3 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped seeded deveined jalapeño chiles
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar

Steps:

  • Combine watermelon, green onions, mint, parsley, and chiles in large bowl.
  • Whisk oil and vinegar in small bowl to blend. Pour dressing over watermelon mixture; toss to coat. Season salad generously with salt and pepper.

Tips:

  • Choose a ripe, juicy watermelon for the best flavor.
  • Cut the watermelon into small cubes or balls for easy eating.
  • Chill the watermelon before serving for a refreshing treat.
  • Add other fruits or vegetables to the salad for a more complex flavor, such as berries, cucumber, or feta cheese.
  • Use fresh mint leaves for the best flavor.
  • Add a squeeze of lime juice to the dressing for a tangy flavor.

Conclusion:

Watermelon mint salad is a refreshing, healthy, and delicious summer salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it simple or with a variety of add-ins, this salad is sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a light and refreshing salad, give watermelon mint salad a try.

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